Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release) vs The Singleton of Dufftown 28 Year Old 1985 (Special Release 2013)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£299
The Singleton of Dufftown 28 Year Old 1985 (Special Release 2013)
Dufftown
£278
| Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release) | The Singleton of Dufftown 28 Year Old 1985 (Special Release 2013) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Dufftown |
| Region | Campbeltown | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.5% | 52.3% |
| Age | 12 yr | 28 yr |
| Price | £299 | £277.92 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)
The Singleton of Dufftown 28 Year Old 1985 (Special Release 2013)
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)
The Singleton of Dufftown 28 Year Old 1985 (Special Release 2013)
Quick verdict
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
The Singleton of Dufftown 28 Year Old 1985 (Special Release 2013) is better value at £278 vs £299.
For beginners: The Singleton of Dufftown 28 Year Old 1985 (Special Release 2013) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£299 vs £277.92)
The Singleton of Dufftown 28 Year Old 1985 (Special Release 2013)
Pros
- +More affordable (£277.92 vs £299)
- +Longer maturation (28 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.3%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Springbank?
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Who should buy The?
The Singleton of Dufftown 28 Year Old 1985 (Special Release 2013) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)
Only The Singleton of Dufftown 28 Year Old 1985 (Special Release 2013)